How To RINKO

How To RINKO
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How To RINKO
Unscrew the driveside pedal
Remove the wing nut on the
with the appropriate wrench,
rear fender.
either a 6mm or 8mm Allen
wrench or a 15mm open end
depending on which type of
pedal is on your bike.
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The non-driveside pedal is
Slide the fender struts out of
reverse threaded!
their clamps.
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Unhook the straddle cable
Ti g h t e n t h e f e n d e r s t r u t
from the brake arm. Some
clamps. Failure to do this may
brakes allow this on both
result in lost parts when you
arms. Others have the starddle
get to your destination.
bolted to the other arm.
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Do the same to the rear brake.
If your straddle wire is still
attached to one side of your
brakes, unhook the yoke from
the straddle wire.
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Loosen, but do not remove,
The stops are slotted to allow
the hardware for the fender
the inner wire to come free.
struts. Draw bolts will require
a box wrench, while others
will need a allen key (usually
3mm).
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How To RINKO
The stops are slotted to allow
Remove the rear wheel.
the inner wire to come free.
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Loosen the stem bolt with
Use an allen key to place the
a 6mm allen wrench. Only
chain on the chain rest on the
loosen it between a half and
inside of the seat stay. This
full turn (180-360 degrees).
will help keep your hands
clean.
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Pull the stem and bars free of
Lay the frame down on top of
the bike.
the rear wheel as shown. Note
that the the cassette/freewheel
is facing the ground.
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Open the rear quick release
Arrange the frame carefully to
by moving the lever from
avoid scratching. Use frame
the "close" position to the
covers if needed.
"open" position, as shown on
the lever. It is not necessary
to adjust the nut on the side
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opposite the lever.
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Pull the derailleur rearward to
Imagine a line from the rear
allow the wheel to drop free
derailleur to the back of the
from the rear end.
saddle. This will be the plane
(ground plane) that the bike
rests on once it is properly
bundled. Nothing should
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extend beyond it.
How To RINKO
With the shifter in the highest
Make sure to re-install all
gear (most difficult to pedal)
of the heads et hardw are
push the derailleur towards
including the cable hanger to
the center of the bike. While
prevent all those parts from
holding it in this position
getting lost during your trip.
remove the cable housing
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from the stop.
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The rear derailleur housing is
Note the alignment of the fork
slid away from the derailleur.
and front rack with the frame.
This allows the bundle to rest
on the ground plane with out
damaging the derailleur, or
affecting it's adjustment. Refer
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to the picture on the cover if
this is unclear.
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Use a 32mm wrench to loosen
Slip the handle bars inside
the headset locknut.
the rear triangle. Correct
positioning uses the front
tire to prevent the chain from
touching the bar tape.
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Remove all of the headset
Place the rear fender around
parts including the cable
the rear wheel. push the fender
hanger from the steer tube
struts through the spokes to
(fork).
keep them from scratching
anything and also to make the
fender stay snug around the
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tire.
Place the front wheel with the
Use the three straps to hold
fork still attached on top of
the bundle together. Nothing
the frame
should move independently!
If you hear any rattling when
you move the bundle it
means something is getting
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scratched!
Notice that in the picture on the front that the bundle rests on the tires and seat. If you have strapped it
properly it should stand up on it's own in the orientation shown. Notice that the fenders are on the top side
to avoid denting and that the rear derailleur housing is slipped up the cable so that the barrel adjuster is not
damaged, or the housing kinked.